Renault : 17
Model Introduction
The Renault 15 and 17, introduced in 1971, were stylish coupés based on the Renault 12 platform, offering a blend of practicality and flair. The 15 featured a fastback profile with a more restrained appearance, while the 17 adopted a sportier look with quadruple headlamps and, in some versions, a removable targa roof panel. Engines ranged from economical four-cylinders to more powerful Gordini-tuned units, and the 17 in particular enjoyed rally success in the mid-1970s. Built until 1979, these coupés are remembered for combining everyday usability with distinctive French design and a touch of motorsport pedigree.
Magazine Articles
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Renault plays the GT game
After years of playing down the performance scene, Renault has at last broken out with a pair of image-sharpening fastbacks
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It's all happening
Renault 17 TL
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Giant Test
Fiat 128 3P v Renault 15TL v Colt Lancer 1600 Sport
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Newsdesk
Renault's latest models would hardly win beauty contests either. The R15/R17 coupes get new noses that can best be termed 'aggressive', but there are worthwhile changes inside.
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Newcomers
Revised Renault 15 and 17
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Giant Test
Colt Celeste v Renault 15 GTL v Mazda 929
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Giant Test
Volkswagen Scirocco v Alfasud Sprint v Renault 17TS
